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by dav363
Tue May 25, 2021 8:22 am
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Re-use chipboard flooring
Replies: 1
Views: 2105

Re-use chipboard flooring

Hi everyone. I'm in the process of installing underfloor heating downstairs. I've lifted the existing 18mm chipboard (over raised joisted floor @400mm spacing) by carefully extracting the old nails and lifting complete boards (originally laid around 1982 I beleive). Question is, is it advisable to r...
by dav363
Sat Jan 19, 2008 11:01 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Dry-lining a ceiling - couple of Q's
Replies: 8
Views: 24222

Thanks for all the replies everyone. I've had a look at the option of sliding the new plasterboard over the top of the cornice, sounds like a good plan. I won't be able to get all the original ceiling out but should be able to take about an inch or so out so that I can slide the plasterboard over th...
by dav363
Fri Jan 18, 2008 1:44 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Dry-lining a ceiling - couple of Q's
Replies: 8
Views: 24222

Thanks Jay, just one point, where I've got non-tapered joints, will the application of the tape and jointing compound not produce a lump in the ceiling along the joint. Obviously the point of the tapered edges is to produce a channel for the tape and jointing compound to 'fill-up' and produce a flus...
by dav363
Thu Jan 17, 2008 1:43 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Dry-lining a ceiling - couple of Q's
Replies: 8
Views: 24222

Dry-lining a ceiling - couple of Q's

I'm about to dry-line a ceiling in my flat following removal of the old and crumbling lathe and plaster one. Going for 12.5mm board with tapered edges. A couple of questions before I start: Which side faces down, white or brown? I'm happy with taping and sealing the tapered joins but what about the ...
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